Sodium and potassium bromide imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported sodium and potassium bromide worth $25.6 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.6M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $432K | 306 t |
| 2018 | $92K | 55 t |
| 2017 | $485K | 426 t |
Where Qatar imports sodium and potassium bromide from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (43%), Djibouti (26%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $11.0M | 43% |
| Djibouti | $6.7M | 26% |
| China | $5.9M | 23% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Laos | $450K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $292K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar sodium and potassium bromide imports (HS 2827.51): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2827.51: Bromides: of sodium or of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium and potassium bromide imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sodium and potassium bromide worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium and potassium bromide to Qatar?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Djibouti (26%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium and potassium bromide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium and potassium bromide to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $485 thousand in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium and potassium bromide?
The HS code for sodium and potassium bromide is subheading 2827.51. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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